AVID Medical recalls Halyard HEART CATH LAB PK, STRL F G medical kits with model MSBM003-03 due to potential metal flakes causing surgical site reactions. Affected units sold from 2021-01-01 to 2021-01-31.
Sponge forceps and towel clamps associated with small loose metal flakes potentially could detach from the components. Metal flakes on components may enter a patients surgical site undetected causing local reactions or possible foreign body reactions
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard HEART CATH LAB PK, STRL F G medical kits (model MSBM00:03) because metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing reactions or infections. This risk affects patients during procedures using these kits.
Small metal flakes from the sponge forceps and towel clamps may detach during use. These flakes can enter a patient's surgical site undetected, potentially causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Healthcare professionals using these kits during cardiac catheterization procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these kits could experience local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Check for the model number MSBM003-03 on the Halyard HEART CATH LAB PK, STRL F G medical kits. These kits were sold between January 1, 2021 and January 31, 2021.
Look for the model number MSBM003-03 on the Halyard HEART CATH LAB PK, STRL F G medical kits.
Yes, metal flakes could detach and enter surgical sites, causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Check for the model number MSBM003-03 on the Halyard HEART CATH LAB PK, STRL F G medical kits. These kits were sold between January 1, 2021 and January 31, 2021.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact AVID Medical for guidance.
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Subject: Recall Z-0418-2025 — AVID Medical AVID Medical Hello, I own a AVID Medical that is covered by recall Z-0418-2025 from AVID Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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